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That’s right. The Scholastic Book Clubs Fan Page is 1 today! Woo hoo! First of all, we’d like to thank YOU! It’s because of all of you children’s book and reading enthusiasts that we are here. Without you, the page would not be the unbelievably great community it has become. It is a pleasure and a privilege to come into work every day and have such great discussions, and to be able to see teachers and parents share ideas about reading. The Facebook page is just one way we are trying to communicate with our wonderful and loyal customers. We are using Twitter and this blog as well to keep the conversation about books and reading going so no matter what platform you use, we are there for you.

To reward our loyal fans (as well as our new fans), we are giving away a box of grade-appropriate books! We want to hear why you love our page so much! Here’s how it works: To enter, be sure to comment on this post with the phrase “One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…” and tell us one thing you like about our page. You must be over the age of 18 and a valid U.S. resident; click here for complete rules. You will have from today, September 24, 2010, at 12 p.m. EST until 12 p.m. EST on September 27, 2010, to enter (and only one entry per person). We’ll announce the winner on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 12 p.m. EST.

“One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…seeing all the books that I can get for my kids and knowing that it can help their school/daycare out as well! I have loved Scholastic Books since I was a kid and am exited to pass that on to my kids!”

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that you recommend such great books for age appropriate kids. I think SBC is a great tool for kids, parents and teachers!! Thanks for all you do!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that I can follow what’s new and up and coming. Sometimes my little guys forget to bring their brochures and info home and this way I have it right at my fingertips 24/7!! We LOVE Scholastic books!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the ability to see books and specials in another medium, in addition to the website and order forms. I check facebook often, so it’s almost easier this way!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Club Page is all of the new information on books! I’m very excited about the new series after the 39 Clues! My kids get lots of books from you in their book orders!

the phrase “One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is how easy it is to pick age appropriate books for my kids! One is 9 and one is 3 and their needs are very different but the book clubs make it easy by separating by age groups!

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Clubs page is that they notify us of new books or just hightlight a book. That’s how I’ve found out about some books is because of the reccomendations you give. Thanks a bunch! and Happy Birthday!
Sarah

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is it reminds me about the books that are popular now and refreshes my memory about books that were around when I was a kid and that are still being read!

One thing I LOVE about Scholastic Book Clubs is the way they label most books with the grade level systems. No matter which one my children’s teachers are using, I’m able to find books that fit what they’re doing in school. LOVE IT!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that it tunes me into new books for my young sons. THANKS for helping them learn to enjoy reading, and for the keeping the cost down so I can continue to build our home library!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs page is the opportunity to network with other parents and compare notes about what our children enjoy reading. There are many fantastic books I would have overlooked, but because of the advice or comments of parents on this page, I have ordered them and expanded the types of books found in my daughter’s library.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…
staying in the loop about new books. Also I can stock up on all of my daughters favorites at great prices. I love when my daughter comes home from school with her Scholastic Book Order. We both have a great time picking out books 🙂

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the quality of the books…all the books are well worth the cost!! And the fact that you can purchase whole series of books in one purchase without having to chase down the “missing” book!

“One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…” the recommendations on books that I may have not noticed in the flyers sent home from school. And I like the ease of ordering on-line and getting a free book for my child’s teacher in the process. So, it that is more than one thing, but with such a great program, how can you pick ONLY one??!!

One thing I like (love) about Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the chance to preview books I wasn’t familiar with previously. Another thing I love is the chance to buy affordable books. And another thing I love is hearing about new releases. And another thing I love are the discussions… guess that’s more than one thing, huh? 😉

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the reviews/recommendations from your staff, other teachers, and parents because I’m one of those people who prefers seeing before buying. Your FB page often saves me a previewing trip to the bookstore before I make my Scholastic Book Clubs orders 🙂

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs page is…..gee, just one? 🙂 I love seeing all of the new books coming out, I love the prices, and I love the selection. Both of my kids love to read and I love to find them interesting books to keep them happy!

One thing I like about The Scholastic book clubs page is the book reviews / suggestions from others who have read certain stories that are provided to help us make good book choices for the kids. My preschoolers love to hear new and fun stories! And I can let the parent know that they have great reviews.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the highlights of the wonderful books that fit the season or holiday. And on the page there is not a bunch of other information and links that make it hard to navigate.

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that our deserving teachers benefit from every online purchase! Happy Birthday Scholastic. Thanks for being such a great company that cares about our kids and teachers!

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Clubs is the joy it brings my girls to sit down with me, go through the order form, and make our purchase lists. We are introduced to books we wouldn’t have probably read otherwise.

One thing I love about the Scholastic Book club page is the availibity for me to place orders for myself and my parents students to help promote literacy development and education from an exciting, up to date, and affordable book selection both in the classroom and at their homes.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is getting updates when the ordering site is having problems. I love being able to hear about new books that my 5 year old who is learning to read will enjoy as well as fun books for my 1 year old that will help teach him to love books as much as his big brother does!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is cozily browsing the book order forms when they come home from school. We cuddle up on the couch together and talk about what we want to read next!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the ability to find age-appropriate selections for my kids at great prices. Sometimes it’s difficult to deal with library books because of the insanely busy schedule in our lives, but with Scholastic pricing, I don’t mind buying the books. And that way, my kids can enjoy them over and over and over again without ever needing to worry about return dates.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Club page is the updates about favorite series being extended, or branching into new series, or coming to the big screen! I’m especially excited to hear that the 39 Clues will have a second series, and that Goosebumps is going to become a movie!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is hearing about exciting books to read to my students. I also love the contests, and the great deals I can get on books for my daughter, her preschool and my first grade classroom! Keep it coming Scholastic!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is I keep updated on all the new and upcoming books! I love to get the most up-to-date news on books. And I get to see all the great offers available!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…the book recommendations. I love to browse your suggestions for myself and my two daughters (ages 5 and 8)! Congratulations on a successful year and keep up the good work!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is getting little previews of what types of books are available. They serve as good reminders to place my order each month, and help me find books that my kids will be excited about reading.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that it lets me know what fun new books there are out there, not just for my kids, but for me! (I totally swipe a copy of TAB every month to see if there’s anything I want to read! There are some seriously great young adult books out there right now! Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, etc.) I love that I have access to book clubs again now that I have kids in school!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the new books to look forward to. The pricing is amazing and my son, who is reading like a champ in first grade, LOVES reading and LOVES reading these books. My daughter is slowly getting into reading as well as she is in the early stages of learning. They make great gifts for not only my kids but for his classroom!!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is it connects the newer generation of social media and reading. I remember being so excited about Scholastic when I was in grade school. Such a great thing!
Jessica

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is seeing what new books will be coming out. I love ordering books for my kids and having the classroom earn points. I love the selection and the prices.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Club Pages are that they have books for the right age groups and to see what new books are out there for the kids to read, the other thing I really like is the fact that the prices are very reasonable!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is… Gee, just one! I *love* that Scholastic Books has such a great selection of books for all levels! I *love* that Scholastic Books is so very affordable! I *love* the fact that when I buy my children books from Scholastic I am also helping their school! And I appreciate that Scholastic Books is a name I can trust, with a long history (I remember bringing home the fliers when I was a kid!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…the wide range of book suggestions and reviews that you offer. I have girls that are only 18 months apart but their tastes are very different, and by finding books that fall within their tastes, I can continue to encourage their love of reading without “boxing them in” to any specific category or genre! 🙂

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that it keeps me up-to-date on what the elementary school kids are reading. If I’m not in a position to buy books at the time I hear of a good one, I take the book club list to the library and check it out there! Scholastic Book Clubs Page is an awesome resource for me to encourage a continual love of reading in my 5th grader.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs page is that as both a mother and a library studies student I get a first hand look at book recommendations, author interviews, and great discussions on important issues in my present and future life.

One (two) thing(s) I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…learning about new books that my kids might be interested in, and the critical discussion surrounding books as part of our culture. Like today’s post about the article on whether reading “gross” books is bad for our boys.

When my children bring home their book orders from school and I recognize the books from The Book Club Page. I can then say to them ” I was this book online. I heard it is great”. They get really excited hearing this and of course want to order it.

One thing I like about Scholastic is the wonderful selection of books I can get ofr my little preschool class. The selection is almost unlimited. I also like how easy it is to purchase them. And very affordable,

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One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…

When my children bring home their book orders from school and I recognize the books from The Book Club Page, I get excited! I can then say to them ” I saw this book online. I heard it is great”. They get really excited hearing this and of course want to order it.

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Club page is the ever-changing content. It isn’t just book reviews or online ordering. It is a constant flow of varying topics of interest and introductions of various genres of books.

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Clubs is their love for teachers, parents, students, society, reading, and philanthropy. They offer a huge variety of ways to help with reading, teaching, writing, and more. Thank you Scholastic for setting a good example for everyone to get up and be active in their schools, community, and in the world!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs page is that it is part of a social network, and as both a mom and Reading Specialist, I believe reading is and should always be a very social experience! More people need to get involved in the war on illiteracy, and sharing books together, socially and openly, no matter the age of those sharing, is a great way to start!!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is, discussions they bring to the table, like the one today about “does reading Gross books turn your kid’s into barbarians and morons”, it’s a great way to communicate with others in a safe and modest environment.

One thing I like about the scholastic book clubs page is that it keeps me updated on current books. As a pre-k teacher I find it’s very important to keep up on new authors and books. I’m thankfully for scholastic cause they keep me current!!!!

“One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…that they offer books for as low as a $1!! Scholastic realizes the value in reading and being able to afford great books!The time reading with my kids is invaluable and I love that Scholastic is the place I can always go to get books.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is… that I can get new ideas for books to read my kids and see reviews from teachers and other parents! I look forward to ordering from the book clubs each month!

“One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…” you give us great reading suggestions for our kids. Even if they don’t like to read…thanks for the suggestions. Keep up the great work. Happy Birthday!!!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is
their dedication not just for the books but to the teachers and parents that use this resource. I love scholastic books, am 39 with a child of 5. We couldnt wait for him to start kindergarten because we knew it was SCHOLASTIC time!! (although i do miss the mad libs i used to get!! lol)
I really appreciate all you do for everyone. I enjoy talking to other parents on your page and reading some of the comments and help posts.
Thanks again for everything!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the opinions of others on what books they liked or didn’t like. I am always on the lookout for good “age/maturity appropriate books” for my child.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that they are always updating the information to keep it current. I adored Scholastic Books as a child and now I can share my love for them with my children. Thank you so much for keeping reading affordable.

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Clubs Page is seeing what books everyone is reading & what their favorites are. I have gotten a lot of great titles for future readings. Happy Birthday Scholastic Book Club Page!!!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is all of the book articles that are posted that help me learn about more fantastic books from a trusted source when I don’t have the time to read them all!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the timely little topics that are posted. Just today I’m reading about the debate surrounding boys and reading and whether it’s wise to let them read “gross” material. As a mom of two boys, I find it very interesting!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Club Page is the recommendations and topic ideas for teaching. You have a wonderful selection and I can always find something to go along with the subject that I am teaching. Thank you and Happy Birthday!!!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Club Page is the resources that Scholastic sends that are helpful to teachers. I find so many great articles and links as well as grant and giveaway information. These teaching tools are not always easy to find with our busy schedules so having them on the page is an easy way to be aware of great things.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…all the book reviews I’m able to read. As a parent & a teacher, I’m able to see what’s great for both my children & my students! Thanks Scholastic!

I love that my child’s school gets free books when I or other parents order online. Enjoy browsing the website as well as the flyers that are sent home from school for great values on new books for my kids and for gifts.

One think I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is… it keeps me current with what’s new in children’s/YA literature. As a 7th grade teacher with two young girls of my own, I need to keep up! Scholastic makes that happen.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the recommendations. I love both seeing the books I remember from my childhood to share with my kids and I also love discovering new books together.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is having a new selection of books for my kids and my students to read and get excited about each month. Scholastic Book Clubs were always a treat when I was growing up.

One thing that I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs page is being able to have a connection to other parents, who want their children, to have a genuine love of reading, just like I want my daughter to have. :)She always looks forward to getting new books, so we are off to a great start!!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the push for teachers to order online. My son’s teacher doesn’t do this(at least there wasn’t an online code on the order form the last 2 times since school has started), so I’m going to have to ask her about it.

One thing I love about the Scholastic Book Club’s Page is getting ideas from other parents and teachers on great books! There is a virtual treasure chest overflowing with amazing childrens books out there, and getting recommendations is a wonderful way to make new discoveries.
Our local homeschool co-op greatly appreciates the opportunity Scholastic offers us to get fantastic prices on our favorite books and learning tools. When the catalogs arrive it’s like Christmas for moms and kids alike! It’s so fun to gather with my fellow homeschooling momma friends to ooh and ahh and discuss all our favorites.
Thanks Scholastic, for helping us enriching our children’s lives!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…finding out about new books for my classroom! I also like the way parents can order and pay online. It really cuts down on how I have to sometimes get after parents to pay what’s due.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is how easy it is to navigate and the awesome teacher resources. I recently learned how to use an interactive notebook software and was so inspired by many of the Scholastic ideas. I also love the ease of setting up online ordering for parents because that not only gives more access to student ordering but gives us classroom teachers so many perks!!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the book reviews. I like reading them to find new books for my children to read. They also remind me of books that I read when I was younger that my children would enjoy as well.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs page is the great sneek peeks we get at upcoming books. I also like the great tips you give us. Really there is not one thing that I don’t like about scholastic book clubs, I love everything!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the ability for parents to order and pay on-line. I have gotten a better response by parents being able to use their credit card. Thank you for making one area of my life easier.

One thing I like about Scholastic Book clubs is the constant feedback between you and your audience. It makes for a collaborative environment where many ideas are shared and where people share common interests.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the opportunity to find out about new books my kids would be interested in! Y’all always have a great selection of “fresh”, affordable books and I love that I can read about the books before I decide what I want to add to my library! 🙂 I also love the ideas shared on the page to always keep us (teachers) on our toes and learning new ways to teach our kids! THANK YOU!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is how affordable it is for my students and for myself. There are always great deals for us to find, there are so many more great giveaways and freebies this year. My class was so excited when all our free books came in after my September order!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is it keeps me up to date on all the latest authors and books along with descriptions added by your followers. I can’t wait until the next update!!

One thing I love about Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the variety of ideas that are relevant to all grade levels as well as the courtesy provided through status updates when the site is experiencing technical difficulties.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the many books that are reviewed. As a teacher on the lookout trying to find books that even the pickiest reader in my classroom may enjoy, I find this info very helpful. And then, knowing I can buy these books from Scholastic Book clubs makes it even easier!

“One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that I get to hear how much everyone else loves the book clubs as much as I do. I think I get more excited for the book order than even the kids. Some great free deals for teachers this year. Thanks so much! especially with the extreme budget cuts this year. Keeping my fingers crossed that I’m the winner 🙂

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is finding recommendations of books from other teachers and parents. Scholastic Book Clubs has made it possible for me to have over 1000 (closer to 2000 at this point) books in my classroom library for my students to read and enjoy!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the ability for families and me to order books online. I always end up spending more money than I anticpate because I LOVE getting the Scholastic box in the mail.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is…meeting the authors. I am quite a fan of anyone who can grab the attention of my kids and get them to beg for new books as soon as they finish one.

One thing I love about Scholastic Book Clubs is how wonderful it is for teachers by supplying us books to encourage reading in the classroom. Otherwise, without this program it would be nearly impossible to have such a large library. I’m especially thankful for this as a first year teacher. Thank you Scholastic for all you do!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is that every month my son looks foward to getting new reads! He loves coming home with his flyer from school and looking foward to picking out his own books! Also the books are delivered straight to his class and he can start reading them with his friends!

One thing I love about Scholastic Book Clubs is that I can find the “right” books for my daughters AND my students at a fantastic price. We sit and read every inch of the book flyers my daughters bring home!

One of the things I like about the Scholastic Book Club page is the great reference it provides to new books to choose for my classroom. It gives teachers the opportunity to connect and promote literacy in this high tech world of video games and Ipods. It is my best resource for building my class library. Thanks Scholastic I am one of your biggest fans

The one thing I love about Scholastice Book Clubs page is seeing all the reviews of new books. I love to read children’s books. It is the best way to get my students excited about reading because their “Teacher” told them that she had read it and loved it.

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is I do not have to have the catalog right in front of me to put it online for the parents to order from. We earn points and free books!!!!! Thanks

The one thing I like about Scholastic Book Club page is seeing all the new books coming out and telling my students about them. They are really excited about the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book coming out!! My students also love it because when I put through a book order and I show them the books that I order.

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Club page is the information that is given to parents, teachers, and parents about books that are good for them and introduces them to books that they may not have considered.

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Clubs page is the coming together of parents, teachers, and even sometimes students, to share ideas and books that my students will enjoy and appreciate! Thank you Scholastic, and Happy Birthday!

One thing (of many) that I love about Scholastic Book Club is the opportunity for my lower income students to be able to buy books at a low price within the range that their families can afford. Many of my students wouldn’t have literary experiences at home without the low cost and ease that Scholastic Book Club offers them. You are fantastic!

One thing I like about The Scholastic Book Club Page is not only can I find books for my 7, 10, & 12 year old boys…. I can find books for me as well!!!!! ( Don’t just like that…… we as a family …LOVE IT!!! )

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SCHOLASTIC!
One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs page is the age approprate, relevant selections of books offered. The low prices are great, too! Nothing like the fresh smell of a new, unopened book….Let’s read!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Clubs Page is… that it is bringing joy to all my students like it did for me. I always enjoyed looking through the order forms and circling what great books I wanted. I love that all my students get to experience the same joy as I did!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Club page is the way I am constantly updated on great books for my students and my own son. It was because of this page that I started reading Andrew Lost books with my son this summer, and I had a great time following the Hunger Games book discussions for myselft. Thanks for all you do!

One thing I like about the Scholastic Book Club Page is it provides a forum for teachers to give and get great ideas for the classroom. It also provides much needed free and affordable books for my classroom. My students are trying to read a half a million words each this year!!

One thing I like about Scholastic Book Clubs Page is the instant access to almost 100,000 Scholastic book-loving dedicated teachers/parents who are Fans, some of which provide instant, valuable feedback on any of my posts…talk about networking with the best of the best…anyone who’s a Fan of Scholastic Books is a friend of mine!

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